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Comic-Con is around the corner, kicking off on Thursday, July 18. The pinnacle of the fanboy's (or fangirl's) social calender, the four-day event floods San Diego with costume-clad replicas of favorite superheros, villains, and everything in between. Of course, most costumes are months in the making. But if you're still searching for those finishing touches -- or even the head-to-toe, whole enchilada—we've got you covered. So make room in your luggage and be prepared to land the best dressed lists at this year's Comic-Con. Order soon—even faux superheroes can't make the impossible happen when it comes to availability.—Esther Hahn